Vice President of Human Resources

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Human Resources

REPORTS TO: President

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

This position will partner with Kondex senior management in developing HR initiatives to support business plans and objectives; will be vital in defining HR strategies and creating programs and processes that will foster a positive and vibrant environment for associate attraction and retention consistent with the culture, values and beliefs of the Company.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Function as a member of the senior management team, being a strong advocate of HR while assisting and advising the senior team on HR matters. Provide one-on-one coaching to management to help resolve problems, strengthen their management skills and solidify Kondex cultural values.

2. Provide leadership in talent attraction by ensuring the most creative and innovative ways of generating high-quality candidates are utilized. Ensure long term relationships are developed that will enhance the talent flow to meet Kondex growth and organizational priorities.

3. Lead organization and leadership development efforts including structure, succession planning, talent assessment, team building, training, and mentoring.

4. Create and maintain the HR strategy, practices and processes that support engagement, empowerment, and accountability.

5. Play an active role in advancing the Kondex culture and values.

6. Act as a confidant/counselor to all Kondex associates, including the President and his direct reports. This includes representing the associate to management and representing management to the associate. Function as the “eyes and ears” of the organization.

7. Manage organizational stress as business conditions and the organization changes as it naturally evolves.

8. Manage and develop the HR department including people, processes, systems, payroll, and budgeting.

9. Ensure that motivational rewards and recognition programs, effective performance management systems, meaningful associate benefit programs and strong safety, health and welfare plans are in place and maintained.

10. Ensure Kondex policies and practices are supportive of the company culture, values, goals and objectives.

11. Define key HR metrics and ensure they are maintained and goals are achieved.

12. Ensure compliance with government regulations. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

· Organizational Development Leader, Human Resource Representative, HR Specialist.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, or relevant discipline.
2. Fifteen years of progressive HR experience in a similar culture including recruitment and retention, organizational development, succession planning, executive coaching and counseling, and associate relations.  
3. Strategic engagement at the human resource and business levels in a growth environment. 
4. Experience in maintaining an organization as an employer of choice.
5. Experience with building and supervising a Human Resource team.
6. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Relevant Advanced Degree
2. Experience with compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance. 
3. Experience in a manufacturing company. 
4. Experience with safety and worker's compensation. 

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Strategic Thinking – plans for and makes decisions within the framework of the enterprise’s strategic intent. Considers future impact when weighing decisions.

2. Coaching & Counseling – effectively instructs associates at all levels and enjoys helping team members grow, sharing authority and providing resources and support that empower. Offers clear, direct, and timely feedback.

3. Composure – maintains emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, while continuing to perform steadily and effectively.

4. Decision Making – the ability to analyze all aspects of a situation to gain thorough insight to make decisions; identify and evaluate resources; apply problem solving abilities; develop an inner strength; be objective and fairly evaluate the different aspects of a situation.

5. Problem Solving – the ability to identify alternative solution to a problem and to select the best option; the ability to identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task.

6. Diplomacy and Tact – the ability to treat others fairly, regardless of personal biases or beliefs; communicates empathy toward others and respect for the individual; be objective and fairly evaluate the different aspects of a situation; not allow unfair implications of prejudged information to enter into and effect an interpersonal relationship.

7. Business Acumen – understands general business concepts, the roles and responsibilities of the various company functions and departments, and the financial framework of the organization.

8. Organizing & Planning – has strong organizing and planning skills. Manages time wisely and effectively prioritizes multiple, competing tasks.

9. Developing Others – the ability to understand the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of others, and to utilize this information for contributing to the growth and development of others.

10. Personal Accountability – the ability to be responsible for the consequences of one’s own actions and decisions: taking responsibility for these decisions and not shifting focus or blame.

11. Results Orientation – maintains appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. Persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency to make things happen. Respects the need to balance short-term and long-term goals.

12. Positive Impact – skilled at persuading, motivating, and energizing others at all levels. Passionate, personable, self-confident, and likeable. Able to flex style and direct, collaborate, or empower as the situation requires.

13. Assertiveness – readily offers opinions and acts even when their position may be unpopular. Willing to challenge others appropriately when required. Self-confident – trusts own judgment and is not overly dependent upon the approval of others.

Follows and advocates for the Kondex cultural values:

· Trust

· Respect

· Humility

· Ethical

· Honesty

· Accountability

· Safety & Wellness

Kondex is an Equal Opportunity Employer